General Information; Introduction; Equipment Description; Manual Transfer Switch - Generac Power Systems TTS Series Owner's Manual

General Information

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared especially for the purpose of
familiarizing personnel with the design, application, installation and
operation of the applicable equipment. Read this manual carefully
and comply with all instructions. This will help to prevent accidents
or damage to equipment that might otherwise be caused by care-
lessness, incorrect application, or improper procedures.
Every effort has been expended to make sure that the contents
of this manual are both accurate and current. The manufacturer,
however, reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve
the product at any time without prior notice.

1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

The Telecom Transfer Switch (TMS) is a combination of individual
components that perform three basic functions.
This switch is suitable for control of motors, electric discharge
lamps, electric heating equipment and tungsten filament loads that
do not exceed 30% of the switch rating.
This UL listed transfer switch is used for optional standby systems
only (NEC 702). Additional ratings are on the decals attached to
the inside of the enclosure door.
1.2.1

MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH

This unit is equipped with a manual transfer switch mechanism
that is comprised of two (2) circuit breakers. The load termi-
nals of each breaker are connected together to supply the load.
A mechanical, sliding bar interlock is provided to isolate the 2
sources of supply. This transfer switch mechanism is used for
transferring the customer load between the NORMAL (UTILITY)
power source and the Generator supply connected to the Cam-
Lok™ connectors (Figure 1).
UTILITY
SUPPLY
M8X20 SHC 049897
M5X12 0C2267-T
M5X12 0C2267-T
M8X20 SHC 049897
2
Figure 1 — Manual Transfer Swtich
GENERATOR
SUPPLY
ON
067989-T
M8 WHIZ
049897 M8X20 SHC M8X20 SHC 049897
0C2267-T 0C2267-T
M5X12 M5X12
PUSH TO
TEST
0C2267-T 0C2267-T
M5X12 M5X12
M8X20 SHC 049897 049897 M8X20 SHC
CUSTOMER LOAD CONNECTIONS
This device is suitable for use as service equipment.
Customer connections. Refer to the installation diagram for loca-
tion and wire size capacity. All lugs are rated for copper or alumi-
num wire.
The manual transfer switch can be accessed from the door on the
front of the enclosure.
1.2.2
Individual Cam-Lok™ connectors are provided for the engine
generator output connection to the transfer switch mechanism.
Cam-Lok™ connectors can be accessed by opening the door on
the bottom of the enclosure. A padlockable, quarter-turn latch is
provided to keep door closed when the cables are not connected.
A slot is provided in the bottom door to allow the annuciator
cable from the generator to pass through when the generator
main cables are disconnected and the access door is closed. An
individual connector is provided for each ungrounded conductor,
neutral and ground. (4) single-phase and (5) three-phase.
1.2.3
This unit is equipped with an annuciator connection from the
generator. A quick connect connector is mounted adjacent to the
Cam-Lok™ connectors. This connector is terminated inside the
enclosure on a multi position barrier strip. Customer wiring can be
connected on this terminal strip. An additional 100 feet of 12 wire
cable is provided for making the annunciator connections at the
time of installation.
UTILITY
SUPPLY
067989-T
M8 WHIZ
049897 M8X20 SHC M8X20 SHC 049897
0C2267-T M5X12 M5X12 0C2267-T
PUSH TO
TEST
0C2267-T M5X12 0C2267-T M5X12
M8X20 SHC 049897 049897 M8X20 SHC
CAM-LOK™ CONNECTION

ANNUNCIATOR

GENERATOR
SUPPLY
ON
067989-T
M8 WHIZ
M8X20 SHC 049897 M8X20 SHC 049897
0C2267-T 0C2267-T
M5X12 M5X12
PUSH TO
TEST
0C2267-T 0C2267-T
M5X12 M5X12
049897 M8X20 SHC 049897 M8X20 SHC
CUSTOMER LOAD CONNECTIONS
067989-T
M8 WHIZ
049897 M8X20 SHC
0C2267-T M5X12
PUSH TO
TEST
0C2267-T M5X12
049897 M8X20 SHC